http://www.norway.org.il/News_and_events/d9dbc014-57a6-4954-9332-01489a7a3c31http://www.norway.org.il/News_and_events/News/International-Conference-on-Right-wing-Extremism-and-Hate-Crime-in-Europe-and-Beyond/On 14 May, international experts and stakeholders will gather in Oslo for a two-day conference on right-wing extremism and hate crime directed towards minorities in Europe and beyond. Tue, 07 May 2013 08:50:11 GMTf9d03edd-4755-40a3-a108-7ffa0447a0ffhttp://www.norway.org.il/News_and_events/Jewish-History-and-Culture-in-Norway/Reviving-Jewish-cultural-heritage-in-Europe-and-combatting-anti-Semitism/Through the EEA and Norway Grants, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway support efforts to com-batting anti-Semitism and protecting Jewish Cultural Heritage in Europe. Cultural dialogue and understanding is increasingly important in multi-cultural Europe. It creates awareness of cultural diversity and strengthens citizens’ cultural identity. It shows us what can be achieved when cultures meet and inspire each other. It also promotes fundamental European values of democracy, tolerance and anti-discrimination.Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:01:03 GMTb348002c-6620-4502-9469-5ea39a4f06fchttp://www.norway.org.il/News_and_events/News/LEARN-NORWEGIAN-ONLINE/Folkeuniversitetet Midt-Norge offers Norwegian courses live on the internet from beginner to advanced.Tue, 23 Apr 2013 08:28:26 GMT7282c836-898f-451c-b715-2a5d5f569953http://www.norway.org.il/News_and_events/Jewish-History-and-Culture-in-Norway/70-years-since-the-Warsaw-Ghetto-Uprising/“It is with deep respect that we remember today the victims from the Jewish Ghetto in Warsaw. They showed tremendous courage in the uprising, and for that they paid the highest price,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide. Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:43:04 GMT363bdb5d-8e27-4919-bc59-95843f28b3f2http://www.norway.org.il/News_and_events/culture/Hedda-Gabler-at-Habima-Theatre/The Habima National theatre performs a modern adaption of Henrik Ibsen's "Hedda Gabler". Wed, 03 Apr 2013 13:28:18 GMT229316cd-fb3d-4c52-bfc3-f0b0ca90d78ahttp://www.norway.org.il/News_and_events/TIPH/cv_hom/Address: Office: TIPH HQ Al-Zaghal Building Ras Al-Joura, Hebron. Phone:      +972 2 222 4445 E-mail: hom@tiph.org Christine Fossen was born on the 27 th of May 1962 in Drammen, Norway. After graduating from high school she started Law School at the University of Oslo. From July to August 1989 she attended the ”Duke in Denmark” at the Duke University Law School. After graduating as a lawyer in...Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:09:51 GMT92e6e35c-ce43-45f4-8690-c1c034e6c5e3http://www.norway.org.il/News_and_events/TIPH/TIPH/Norway, through its Embassy in Tel Aviv, is the coordinator for the Temporary International Presence in the City of Hebron (TIPH) - a civilian observer mission headquartered in the West Bank city of Hebron. TIPH’s main task is to monitor and report on misconduct by either side in the conflict. TIPH is not allowed to intervene directly in incidents and has no military or police functions.Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:09:43 GMT1f38c65c-4909-4b41-88d4-abe8c35c8c6ahttp://www.norway.org.il/News_and_events/News/Palestinian-state-on-hold-/“After 20 years of support from donor countries like Norway, Palestinian institutions are now strong enough to serve as a basis for an independent Palestinian state. At today’s meeting, the donors agreed to increase their contributions. But without a credible political process towards a two-state solution, it will become increasingly difficult for the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC) to continue as before,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide. Thu, 21 Mar 2013 09:58:28 GMT2da91176-0660-4be7-a6f2-43c1bd597567http://www.norway.org.il/News_and_events/culture/Author-Roy-Jacobsen-to-The-26th-Jerusalem-International-Book-Fair/Norwegian author Roy Jacobsen comes to Israel to take part in the 26th Jerusalem International Book Fair. Jacobsen will meet with editor, translator and writer Alit Karp (Israel) in the Literary Café on Tuesday 12 February at 17:00-17:45.Mon, 04 Feb 2013 11:51:53 GMTeb4c293a-c661-4d44-81c6-9258dac16f8ehttp://www.norway.org.il/News_and_events/News/Norwegian-Embassy-at-the-19th-International-Mediterranean-Tourism-Market-in-Tel-Aviv/The Royal Norwegian Embassy will be present at the 19th International Mediterranean Tourism Market (IMTM) on 5-6 February 2013 at the Israel Trade Fairs & Convention Center in Tel Aviv. Fri, 01 Feb 2013 13:39:52 GMTbb74aaa6-012f-42e8-8543-1dcca971f523http://www.norway.org.il/News_and_events/News/Nursing-students-from-Norway-find-exposure-to-multicultural-environment-in-Haifa-enriches-learning-/This past fall, the University of Haifa's Cheryl Spencer Department of Nursing hosted six students from Norway and is now preparing for the arrival of twelve students in March for the spring semester.Thu, 31 Jan 2013 10:25:52 GMT8c24f024-4113-49c4-b43e-3c82039cf1ddhttp://www.norway.org.il/News_and_events/News/The-Nobel-Peace-Prize---EU-promotes-peace/Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg commented, “After the fall of the Berlin Wall, the EU continued to safeguard peace by enlarging the union to include the new democracies of Central and Eastern Europe. These are projects of historical significance that have helped to secure peace and stability in Europe.” Thu, 13 Dec 2012 08:42:43 GMT68846479-1b4d-4eb6-904a-817bdca05ee9http://www.norway.org.il/News_and_events/Jewish-History-and-Culture-in-Norway/Photo-exhibition-of-the-tragic-plane-accident-in-Hurum-in-1949-/Ambassador Svein Sevje took part in the opening of a photo exhibition and commemoration of the plane accident where 34 people, among 27 children from Tunisia, lost their lives on 20 November 1949.Fri, 07 Dec 2012 10:21:22 GMTf7f053d3-912e-420e-a593-31c5d0e1c56ehttp://www.norway.org.il/News_and_events/News/Norway-calls-on-Israel-to-shelve-plans-to-expand-settlements-/“I am deeply concerned about the Israeli Government’s reprisals against the Palestinians following last week’s vote in the UN General Assembly. The construction of a further 3 000 housing units in illegal Israeli settlements in Palestine diminishes the possibility of a contiguous Palestinian territory, weakens confidence between the parties and undermines the prospects of achieving peace,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide. Tue, 04 Dec 2012 10:52:46 GMT9fe7361b-5e44-40e0-8cce-3840d244d020http://www.norway.org.il/News_and_events/News/Norway-critical-of-Israels-witholding-of-Palestinian-revenues/“The fact that the Israeli authorities are withholding the Palestinian clearance revenues in December is very unfortunate,” commented Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide. Tue, 04 Dec 2012 10:29:45 GMT1225a4df-4653-45fb-a089-e1357408807chttp://www.norway.org.il/News_and_events/Jewish-History-and-Culture-in-Norway/Ambassador-Svein-Sevje-took-part-in-the-ceremony-commemorating-70-years-since-the-deportation-of-the-Norwegian-Jews/Ambassador Svein Sevje took 26 November 2012 part in the ceremony commemorating 70 years since the German cargo ship SS Donau set sail from Oslo to Germany with 532 Norwegian Jews 26 November 1942. Fri, 30 Nov 2012 08:24:58 GMTef9588bb-9ba5-4f89-8156-b8be6463cfb5http://www.norway.org.il/News_and_events/News/Broad-support-for-Palestine-resolution-in-the-UN-/“I am delighted to see the overwhelming support the Palestinians have received for their application to become an observer state in the UN General Assembly,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide. Fri, 30 Nov 2012 08:12:44 GMT8cb81d90-a0b7-4775-8eb6-31b1b2f8bb60http://www.norway.org.il/News_and_events/News/Norway-supports-Palestinians-in-the-UN-/Norway will support the Palestinians’ bid to upgrade their status to become a non-member observer state when the matter is discussed in the UN General Assembly in New York on 29 November. “In my view, the Palestinians have put forward a constructive and balanced proposal. The proposal confirms their commitment to negotiations and a two-state solution as the only lasting political solution to the conflict,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide. Wed, 28 Nov 2012 13:05:02 GMT120fe064-d71a-424f-9316-47bb6922cff8http://www.norway.org.il/News_and_events/News/Bombing-of-bus-in-Israel/“I was shocked and appalled to hear the news of the terrorist attack on a bus in Tel Aviv today. I condemn this act of terrorism in the strongest possible terms,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide. Thu, 22 Nov 2012 12:34:27 GMT852b1531-37ee-4820-b55c-65b450387616http://www.norway.org.il/News_and_events/News/Ceasefire-in-Gaza/“After a week of hostilities, it is very positive that the parties have agreed on a ceasefire,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide. Thu, 22 Nov 2012 11:04:44 GMT